Vinyl Record

David Bowie - The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars

Buy David Bowie’s The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust on LP at Kilmorna/Listowel—glam‑rock classics, big hooks, and prime era Bowie on vinyl.

LP · 1972

Available from Kilmorna Collection in Listowel.

Buyer notes: 1972 LP, currently available from the Kilmorna Collection vinyl shelf. Pay for pickup in Listowel or ship within Ireland for EUR 5.50.

Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust is the rare rock record that feels like a whole world: a bright, doomed sci‑fi star, a band built for lift‑off, and songs that land with the directness of pop and the bite of rock. From the slow‑burn opener “Five Years” to the curtain call of “Rock ’N’ Roll Suicide,” it moves like a narrative without ever sacrificing the singles. The Spiders From Mars bring the muscle—tight, sharp, and swaggering—while Bowie threads theatre into the riffs, switching from intimate confession to full‑tilt glam in a bar or two. “Starman,” “Moonage Daydream,” “Ziggy Stardust,” and “Suffragette City” remain cornerstone tracks for a reason: they’re immediate, but they also keep revealing new details in the writing, the guitar textures, and the vocal character. On vinyl, the album’s pacing really shines: Side A builds the myth, Side B kicks the doors in. It’s a foundational shelf‑keeper for anyone building out a rock collection in Kilmorna/Listowel—whether you’re coming for the hits or the full album journey.

Ziggy Stardust didn’t just define an era of glam—it showed how pop hooks, hard rock attitude, and high concept could live on the same record without feeling forced. It’s a reference point for everyone from punk and indie to modern art‑pop, and it still sounds bold rather than museum‑piece.

This listing is for an LP reissue/repress of the classic album (packaging and exact mastering can vary by pressing). If you’re particular about deadwax, country of manufacture, or whether it includes an insert, ask us in-store and we’ll check the copy on the shelf before you buy.

Forward vocals, crunchy electric guitars, and a punchy, driving rhythm section. Wide dynamic swings from intimate verses to big, stage-lit choruses; stereo spread is part of the drama.

Is this a good starting point for David Bowie on vinyl? Yes—this is one of the most approachable and iconic Bowie albums, with a run of songs that work as both hits and a full album listen. What kind of rock is it—more pop or more hard rock? Both: glam-rock crunch and swagger with strong pop songwriting. It can be loud and riffy, but the choruses are built to stick. Does this pressing include bonus tracks? Typically this title is presented as the original album sequence. If your copy includes extras or special packaging, we’ll note it on request.